Nextdoor: Local Neighborhood for iPhone

Neighborhood social media app

Nextdoor Local Neighborhood is a free social networking app from Nextdoor.com that offers modern communication and corresponding options for its users. Unlike traditional social media platforms, it focuses on connecting users within a community—without them having to personally visit each other. Through this app, you can start discussions about important issues within your neighborhood. 

Similar to other hyperlocal apps like Jodel: Hyperlocal Community and IamHere - Nearby and Hyperlocal Social Network, Nextdoor Local Neighborhood fosters relationships among people within the same vicinity and connects them through shared interests. Keep in mind, though, that service will only be available if you reached 10 verified members.

What is the Nextdoor app used for?

Nextdoor Local Neighborhood works as an alternative form of social media that offers a convenient option for connecting and corresponding with other people within your community. Similar to Facebook, you can post your thoughts regarding matters in your area. You can also take action to reply to the posts of other users. The main feed takes a forum-discussion style, making it easy to see all the activities posted by your neighbors.

If you're looking for more specific topics, you can filter your activity by neighborhood, nearby neighborhoods, and local agencies—or filter it further to more specific categories, such as crime and safety, and classifieds. In addition, the app also provides private message inboxes that enable users to communicate privately. However, it does not have read status and delivery stamping features to inform you if your message has been received.

With the platform's configurable settings, you can curate the information you prefer to reflect on your dashboard. You can further personalize your experience by joining exclusive groups that align with your interests. Discover exceptional deals within your vicinity or help your fellow community members in earning supplementary income through the app's buy-and-sell section. Furthermore, you can take part in contributing to the efforts of reuniting lost pets with their owners.

How do you use the Nextdoor app?

To start off, you need to create a Nextdoor account or link your Facebook account for faster use. Then, the app will prompt you to find neighbors by allowing access to your device’s contacts. You can also manually select a neighbor from the list provided. Note that you need to verify your address before you can join a neighborhood—either via your phone number or other forms of ID. 

However, one major opportunity for the app is its lack of an integrated moderation section that regulates the kind of content users can share or send to others. The absence of such a feature could potentially endanger users who may be susceptible to harassment. Nevertheless, the app consistently emphasizes the importance of practicing friendly conduct when communicating with fellow members.

Binding the community together

With Nextdoor, users can easily connect with their neighbors. Although you can do so with other social media platforms, this app makes it easy by concentrating on connecting you with the people within your immediate vicinity. Since its features are reminiscent of popular social apps, using it will not require any learning curve. However, it is imperative to use the app with caution as it requires providing your address.